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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 313
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 119 crore landmark milestone
More than 79 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 119 Crore landmark milestone  today. More than 79 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10382852
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2nd Dose
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9435452
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18377076
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2nd Dose
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16380931
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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448254584
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2nd Dose
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203187817
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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182172173
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2nd Dose
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114506457
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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114087445
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2nd Dose
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75993218
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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773274130
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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419503875
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Total
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1192778005
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 24th November, 2021 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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120
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2nd Dose
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8525
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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218
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2nd Dose
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18805
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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1500756
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2nd Dose
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4093928
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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376731
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2nd Dose
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1156228
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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236620
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2nd Dose
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573872
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1st Dose Administered in Total
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2114445
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2nd Dose Administered in Total
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5851358
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Total
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7965803
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Repeat Order for Khadi Denim from US Fashion Brand “Patagonia” Reaffirms Khadi’s Global Popularity
US-based leading fashion brand Patagonia has placed a repeat order for purchasing Khadi Denim fabric, which comes as a global appreciation of Khadi’s world class product quality and punctuality in fulfilling the supply order. In march this year, Patagonia, through textile giant Arvind Mills, placed an order for purchasing 17,050 meters of Khadi Denim fabric worth nearly Rs 80 lakh from Udyog Bharti, a Rajkot-based Khadi Institution in Gujarat. The repeat order comes after the successful completion of the previous order for 30,000 meters of Khadi Denim fabric worth Rs 1.08 crore. Patagonia, is using the handcrafted Khadi Denim fabric for making Denim apparels.
In July 2017, Khadi and Village Industries Commission  signed an agreement with Arvind mills Limited, Ahmedabad, to trade Khadi Denim products around the world. Since then, Arvind Mills has been purchasing a large quantity of Khadi Denim fabric every year from KVIC-certified Khadi institutions of Gujarat. With the latest order, the total Khadi Denim purchase by Patagonia has gone up to 47,000 meters worth nearly Rs 1.88 crore
Chairman KVIC, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena lauded the development saying the repeat order from Patagonia was a result of Khadi’s Denim’s outstanding quality that matched all international standards. He said while supplying the order, special attention was given on maintaining the highest quality standards, uniformity of the product and timely supply of the fabric. The previous order was executed exactly in 12 months’ time as per the schedule. The repeat order for Khadi Denim has reaffirmed that Khadi is an apt example of ‘Local to Global’ as envisaged by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, he added.
The purchase of Khadi Denim fabric is also creating extra man hours for Khadi artisans of Gujarat. In all, the purchase of Khadi Denim by Patagonia has created additional 3 lakh man hours of work for Khadi artisans.
Last year, a team from Patagonia visited Udyog Bharti, a Khadi Institution based in Gondal, Rajkot  to see the manufacturing process of Khadi Denim. Impressed by the manufacturing process and quality of the handcrafted Khadi Denim fabric, Patagonia, through Arvind Mills, placed the purchase orders for different quantities of Khadi Denim fabric.
Before finalizing the purchases, Patagonia appointed NEST, a US-based global third-party assessor, to assess the complete process of Denim production at Gondal, i.e. spinning, weaving, carding, dying, wage payments, age-verification of workers, etc. involved in production line. The NEST, after thorough assessment of all parameters at Udyog Bharti, stated in the certificate that “The spinning and handloom weaving operations are now eligible for the NEST Seal of Ethical Handcraft”. This is for the first time that a Khadi Institution in the country has been assessed and certified by an international independent assessor for meeting ethical standards in its operations.
The order is for four types of Denim fabric which is made of 100% cotton having width from 28-inch to 34-inch.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Swasth ke Sipahi deliverying essential services and medicines at doorstep of patients and elderly under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana 
Pharmacists, popularly known as "Swasth ke Sipahi", of Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendra , are deliverying essential services and medicines at doorstep of patients and elderly under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana  of the Government of India. Working as part of Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendras , they are extending essential services by making available quality generic medicines at affordable prices to the common People of the country and the elderly persons at their doorstep to fight Corona pandemic. This is supporting the government's initiative of practicing social distancing.
PMJKs are being run by Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India under Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India with an objective of providing quality and affordable healthcare to anyone in need. Presently, more than 6300 PMJAKs are functioning across the nation, covering 726 districts of the country.
In order to stop the spreading of Coronavirus, Government of India placed a lockdown of 21 days i.e. up to 14th April, 2020, across the country.
In such times, all PMJAKs are playing a key role in ensuring availability of essential medicines and delivering them at their doorstep. As informed by BPPI, recently, one of their “Swasth ke Sipahi” shared his experience. He told Babout an elderly woman who called him at PMBJK, Pahadiya, Varanasi asking for help. According to the Pharmacist, the elderly woman lives with her husband in Varansi, alone and had exhausted the stock of her daily medicines. Consuming these medicines regularly is critical to maintain her bodily functions. The pharmacist could not stop himself from helping the couple. He collected the medicines, as she asked and set out to deliver the same at her house. Since then, pharmacist has been delivering medicines to the sick and elderly at their doorstep.
one central warehouse in Gurugram, two regional warehouses at Guwahati and Chennai and around 50 distributors are working towards ensuring a surplus supply of the medicines to all the kendras, across the country. In order to control the supplies of the medicines, set up a strong SAP based end to end point of sales software to avoid any stockout situation. mobile application “Jan Aushadhi Sugam” is also available for common public to locate their nearest kendra and availability of medicines with its price. The app. can be downloaded from Google Play Store and I-phone Store.
In the lockdown period, Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana  is generating awareness through informational posts on their social media platforms, to help people protect themselves from Coronavirus. You can also get updates by following us @pmbjpbppi at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
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Cabinet
Cabinet approves signing of Memorandum of Understanding between India and Russia in the field of Railways
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, was apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding on the cooperation between Research Designs and Standards Organisation, under the Ministry of Railways, India and Railway Research Institute, Russia and Research and Design Institute for Information Technology, Signalling and Telecommunication on Railway Transport, Russia.
The MoU will facilitate exchange of information, expert meetings, seminars, technical visits and implementation of jointly agreed cooperation projects.
The MoU was signed in April, 2019.
Ministry of Defence
MAROON BERET CEREMONIAL PARADE AT GARUD REGIMENTAL TRAINING CENTRE AIR FORCE STATION CHANDINAGAR
To mark the successful completion of training of Air Force Special Forces ‘Garud’ Commandos, Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade was held on 14 January 2023 at Garud Regimental Training Centre , Air Force Station Chandinagar. Air Marshal Surat Singh AVSM VM VSM was the Reviewing officer for the parade.
The Reviewing Officer congratulated the Garuds on successful completion of their training. He emphasised the importance of rigorous training and honing of Special Forces skills to keep pace with the changing security scenario. He presented Maroon Beret, Garud Proficiency Badge and Special Forces Tabs to the successful Garud trainees and gave away trophies to the meritorious trainees. The best all rounder trophy was presented to AC Vikram Davar.
As part of the ceremony, Garuds demonstrated combat firing skill, hostage rescue, firing drill, assault explosives, obstacle crossing drill,wall climbing, slithering, rappelling and military martial arts.
The Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade is a significant event that marks the culmination of an extremely demanding training schedule. These newly passed out trainees enter the elite Garud force and add strength to the operational capability of IAF.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh meets a delegation of senior officers of Punjab Civil Services  in New Delhi
DoPT is constantly striving to expedite the promotions and empanelment of officers: Dr Jitendra Singh
Union Minister of State  Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr.Jitendra Singh said here today that the DoPT  is constantly striving to expedite the promotions and empanelment of officers, so that each of the government functionary gets his due on time and remains motivated to offer his or her services to the best of potential and ability.
Speaking to a delegation of senior officers of Punjab Civil Services , who called on him with a request to expedite their cases of induction into IAS , Dr.Jitendra Singh said, there was a tendency for delay in the past but over the last six years the processes have been streamlined with optimum utilisation of modern technology. He said, in the last few years, DoPT has followed a proactive approach in coordination with different Ministries and Departments of the Government of India as well as different State/UT governments to overcome bottlenecks or hurdles coming in the way of promotions or empanelment.
However, Dr.Jitendra Singh said, many of the delays in promotion in different categories in various Ministries are often due to multiple litigations, for which also, the DoPT has been constantly trying to work out via - media to move on. In case of induction of State/Provincial Service officers to All India Service, he said, many a time the delay is on account of delay in the cadre review exercise at the end of State/UT governments. For this purpose, also, DoPT keeps continuously reviewing and following up the cases with different State/UT governments. As far as the Punjab Civil Services are concerned, Dr Jitendra Singh said, the DoPT has already processed their cases and there were some clarifications from the UPSC which had to be responded to by the State government. However, he said, he has been given to understand that this process will also be concluded very soon.
Dr.Jitendra Singh said, he was of a firm view that timely promotion/ empanelment of officers and timely grant of increments played an important role in keeping the officials motivated so that they can perform their work to the best of their ability. He said, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government has followed a policy of providing a work-friendly environment for the officials so that their initiative and enthusiasm does not get compromised for any reason.
Referring to a number of reforms brought in at the intervention and support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he made a mention of Prevention of Corruption  Act brought in 2018 which envisages time bound disposal of cases and also prior permission for prosecution so that the performing honest officers do not have to face undue harassment.
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Ministry of Mines
District Mineral Foundation Trust  To Benefit Areas Affected by Mining Activities
Section 9 B of the MMDR Act, 1957 empowers the State Government to establish District Mineral Foundation Trust in all the Districts affected by mining for the benefit of the people and areas affected by mining activities. Funds under DMF are accrued at the concerned districts and are utilised by the DMF as per the guidelines for implementation of projects under PMKKKY. Hence, information regarding total number of beneficiaries and the number of original inhabitants who have been resettled under this scheme is maintained by the respective district authorities.
As per PMKKKY guidelines issued vide order dated 16.09.2015, the amount collected under DMF can be spent in areas affected by mining. The affected areas have been divided into two categories viz.  directly affected area; and  indirectly affected area. Directly affected areas are those areas where direct mining-related operations such as excavation, mining, blasting, beneficiation and waste disposal , etc. are taken up and indirectly affected areas are those areas where local population is adversely affected on account of economic, social and environmental consequences of mining-related operations. Further, state wise information on the amount collected and amount spent under DMF has been provided at Annexure-I.
Annexure – I
DMF Fund Status - till February 2022
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Sr.No.
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State
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Total Collection under DMF

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Amount Spent

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1
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Andhra Pradesh
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1456.61
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450.28
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2
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Chhattisgarh
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8628.65
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5894.22
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3
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Goa
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225.74
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43.02
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4
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Gujarat
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1091.37
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429.95
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5
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Jharkhand@
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8099.41
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3871.82
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6
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Karnataka
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3221.34
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1317.00
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7
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Maharashtra
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2900.39
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1351.66
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8
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Madhya Pradesh
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4726.25
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2236.71
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9
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Odisha
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17428.70
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8683.72
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10
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Rajasthan
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6006.19
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2371.95
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11
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Tamilnadu
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941.52
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586.67
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12
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Telangana@
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3336.26
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2178.91
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13
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Assam|
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94.50
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33.13
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14
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Bihar|
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100.47
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6.38
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15
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Himachal Pradesh
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232.00
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26.61
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16
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Jammu & Kashmir
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42.04
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14.75
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17
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Kerala$
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36.08
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0.00
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|
18
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Meghalaya^
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70.77
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7.68
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19
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Uttarakhand
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211.39
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14.47
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20
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Uttar Pradesh@
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1093.67
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471.20
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21
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West Bengal
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84.81
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19.34
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22
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Punjab|
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133.28
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0.00
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23
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Haryana|
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42.51
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14.91
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Total
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60203.96
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30024.39
@ Data till Jan 2022Data till Dec 2021
$ Data till May 2021
^ Data till Aug 2021
This information was given by the Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
WELFARE SCHEMES FOR TRANSGENDERS
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has formulated a scheme “SMILE - Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise”, which includes sub scheme -‘Comprehensive Rehabilitation for Welfare of Transgender Persons’. The focus of the sub-scheme is on rehabilitation, provision of medical facilities and intervention, counseling, education, skill development, economic linkages to the transgender persons.
Ministry has also initiated 12 pilot shelter homes namely Garima Greh: Shelter Home for Transgender Persons and provided financial assistance to community-based organizations  for setting up of these shelter homes. These pilot shelter homes are in States of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha and also including Bihar. The main aim of Garima Greh is to provide shelter to transgender persons with basic amenities like food, medical care and recreational facilities.
Ministry has written to States/UTs for implementation of provisions of 'The Transgender Person  Act, 2019'.
Further, SMILE scheme has also provision for Transgender Protection Cell under the charge of Director General of Police to monitor cases of offences against Transgender persons and to ensure timely registration, investigation and prosecution of such offences.
Ministry also issues advisory to the States/UTs from time to time for implementation of provisions of the Act.
This information was given by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri. A. Narayanaswamy in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Power
Indian Archers set off for Paris for World Cup Stage 3
NTPC Ltd has partnered with Archery Association of India  for holistic development of archery across India
NTPC aims to provide a platform to Indian youth to showcase their talent and elevate India’s reputation in the field of Archery
A nine-member Women’s Recurve Team comprising of Indian Archers DeepikaKumari, Komalika Bari, AnkitaBhakat and MadhuWedwan along with Dronacharya Awardee Purnima Mahato have set off for Paris to participate in the Final Qualification Tournament for the Tokyo Olympic Games to be held in Paris from 17th-19th June, 2021 and the World Cup Stage 3 from 20th-28 June, 2021.
NTPC Ltd, India’s largest integrated power company, has partnered with Archery Association of India  for holistic development of archery across India and to further promote Indian archery on the global platform. Through this partnership, NTPC aims to provide a platform to Indian youth to showcase their talent and elevate India’s reputation in the field of Archery.
Shri Dillip Kumar Patel, Director  NTPC, has extended warm wishes to the Indian Archery team. NTPC has been exemplary in not only helping the archers achieve excellence but also helping to nurture and promote newer talents for a brighter future especially during these challenging times.
The Men’s Recurve team comprising ace archers Atanu Das, Tarundeep Rai and Pravin Ramesh Jadhav who have brought home the Team Silver medal after an excellent performance in the World Championship in Netherlands are also set to depart for Paris to take part in the World Cup Stage-3.
In the recent past, Indian Archers DeepikaKumari, Atanu Das, AnkitaBhakat and Komalika Bari had put up a stellar performance during the Archery World Cup  at Guatemala. In Women’s and Men’s Individual Recurve event, DeepikaKumari and Atanu Das won the Gold Medal in their respective categories.
While energizing India’s growth story, NTPC is steadily working towards being a sustainable energy company. Apart from lending support to India’s growth, NTPC has also been a pillar of support for holistic development for its communities and society at large. NTPC has supported the development of sports in India and the step towards sponsoring the Archery Association of India is one of the milestones in the long cherished journey.
Prime Minister's Office
PM welcomes inauguration of National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways & Coasts at IIT Madras
Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways & Coasts  at Discovery Campus of IIT, Madras.
NTCPWC was established under the ambitious Sagarmala program at a cost of ₹ 77 crore. The Role Model centre will provide solutions to challenges in the maritime sector through scientific support, education, applied research and technology transfer at the local, regional, national and international levels.
The Prime Minister replied:
"The NTCPWC at @iitmadras will strengthen the growth of India’s maritime sector.
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Ministry of Defence
LAUNCH OF SIXTH SCORPENE SUBMARINE ‘VAGSHEER’ AT MAZAGON DOCK LIMITED , MUMBAI
Yard 11880, the sixth and last submarine of the Indian Navy’s Kalvari class submarines of Project 75 has been launched today at the Kanhoji Angre Wet Basin of Mazagon Dock Limited . Dr Ajay Kumar, Defence Secretary was the Chief Guest at the ceremony and the submarine named ‘Vagsheer’ was launched by Mrs Veena Ajay Kumar, in keeping with Naval traditions of launch/ naming by a lady. The ceremony was attended by senior naval officers including Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command Vice Admiral AB Singh, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff Vice Admiral SN Ghormade and dignitaries both from Integrated Headquarters Ministry of Defence , Headquarters Western Naval Command and officials from Director General De Ĺ Armament, France and Naval Group, France.
The first of the Project - 75 submarines was commissioned into the Navy in December 2017 and presently four submarines of this Project are in commission in the Indian Navy. The fifth submarine is progressing with the Sea Trials and is likely to be delivered this year. The sixth submarine will now commence setting to work of various equipment and their harbour trials. The crew will thereafter sail the submarine for the rigorous Sea Acceptance Trials after which the submarine would be delivered to the Indian Navy by late next year.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversary
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversary.
“गांधी जयंती पर राष्ट्रपिता को शत्-शत् नमन। आज से हम पूज्य बापू के 150वें जयंती वर्ष में प्रवेश कर रहे हैं। उनके सपनों को पूर्ण करने का हम सभी के पास यह एक बहुत बड़ा अवसर है।
सौम्य व्यक्तित्व, कुशल नेतृत्व एवं बुलंद हौसले के प्रतीक लाल बहादुर शास्त्री जी को उनकी जयंती पर विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि।“, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shantanu Thakur Inaugurates 3 Projects at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata
Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and WaterwaysShri Shantanu Thakurinaugurated/dedicated three projects to the nation at Netaji Subhas Dock of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkatatoday. These include a new canteen building’ at a cost of over Rs1 crore, roads including drain and footpath at Dhobitalaand Brooklyn area at a cost of Rs.21.44 croreand alley roads at Kantapukur shed area and Hoboken shed area including drainage system at a cost of Rs.18.13 crore.
The Minister said that the facility of a new modern canteen building will help improve staff wellbeing and productivity. He said, the two road projects will help decongest traffic, smooth movement of vehicles, faster connectivity to SMP, while the construction of drainage network will help reduce waterlogging.
Chairman SMP Shri Vinit Kumarwelcomed the Minister at the Dock. The Minister inspected Khidderpore Dock and took stock of the infrastructure and upcoming projects which cater to Bangladesh, coastal and North East cargo. He was apprised regarding upcoming projects at the Dock.
Shri Thakur also held a review meeting with the Chairman, Deputy Chairman, and Heads of the Departments of Kolkata Dock System and Haldia Dock Complex. He was briefed about the activities including ongoing projects of Kolkata Dock and Haldia Dock. Shri Thakur appreciated the efforts of SMP, Kolkata particularly the latest development projects at SMP, Kolkata.